Summary
Date Posted: Friday, March 24, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

VACANCY No. 03/PROM/2023/61

DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPEDIC TRAUMA TECHNOLOGISTS

Requirements for Appointment
• Served in the grade of Orthopaedic Trauma Technologist I for at least three (3)years;
• Diploma in Orthopaedic Plaster Technology from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer applications skills from a recognized institution; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and responsibilities
• Interpreting radiological images of orthopedic and trauma cases;
• Manipulating and reducing fractures and dislocations;
• Fixing and removing casts, bandages and tractions to and from patients;
• Counselling of patients/clients on issues regarding orthopedic trauma;
• Correcting congenital Talipes Equion -Varus (C.T.E.V);
• Documenting orthopedic and trauma cases;
• Assessing and referring patients with Musculo-skeletal conditions;
• Participating in the management of minor orthopedic and trauma cases in emergencies and accidents;
• Carrying out minor orthopedic operative techniques involving insertion and removal of Steinman’s pins and skull callipers;
• Removing external fixators;
• Preparing Orthopedic trauma case summaries;
• Carrying out research on orthopedic and trauma techniques and trends;
• Carrying out community outreach to identify orthopedic and trauma deformities in liaison with other health workers and stakeholders;
• Sensitizing and creating awareness on orthopedic trauma conditions to the communities;
• Providing orthopedic and trauma assistance during orthopedic surgical operations;
• Cleaning and treating simple wounds resulting from orthopedic trauma;
• Preparing orthopedic and trauma case summaries; and
• Making follow up of orthopedic and trauma cases in the wards and out-patient clinics


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure

Qualified candidates are required to make an application by downloading and completing a Promotion Application Form (PSB FORM -2 (Revised 2023) from County Government of Nakuru website www.nakuru.go.ke  Duly filled application form should be sent to the Board through the Post Office or Courier Services in a sealed envelope to the address below On or Before 28th March, 2023, clearly indicating the vacancy number and position applied for on the envelope (Hand delivered applications will not be accepted)

The Secretary
Nakuru County Public Service Board
Public Works Building- Prisons Road
P.O Box 2870-20100
NAKURU

Interested and qualified? Go to Nakuru County Government on nakuru.go.ke to apply


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